Happy Birthday Lori!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LORI B

Today you were born

Today you started your journey

Today with much happiness in my heart I call you friend

Today with much happiness in my soul I call you sister

Today I thank you for teaching me and for giving me a part of yourself.

Happy Birthday My Friend

Now with that said, the little pillow above is one of the first things I made when Lee bought me my first sewing machine 2 years ago. For those that do not know it, I failed sewing in home ec. class--I passed cooking with flying colors--but was pretty bad with the needle and thread. My grandmothers did not really sew either so I had no teacher. All that you have seen on here has been learned just over the last few years. I guess my sewing teacher would be cousin Lynnette in West Virginia--she taught me over the phone--you shoulda heard some of those conversations. My machine came with a dvd so you could learn to thread the machine. I guess I should have paid a camera crew that day to come in and video, I honestly think we could have won an America's Funniest Videos. It took almost as long to figure out how to work the dvd player as it to thread the machine. And we won't even go there with the bobbin thing (that still frets me). But, things do get completed and some how I manage to read a pattern...sometimes!

This is why I may be so partial to primitive: It Aint Gotta Be Perfect!!

Have a blessed Sunday with family and friends and remember ..

They Aint Gotta Be Perfect Either.

Blessings to all

Robin

Primitive Needlepunch

Goodmorning to all!! This is my needlepunch drawing that I will be working on the next few days. His name is Hiram the Cat. Sorry for the lighting, I took several pictures and this one was the best. He will be worked up in grays with the outside being done in reds, golds and maybe some tans. My drawing talent is VERY limited so the simpler the better. I will post a picture when he is finished.

Hurray, the shop was put back together yesterday. Jan and I worked on it most all day but finally got her done. It is so windy here today that we will spend most of the day chasing things through the yard and making sure the roof stays on the building. I hate wind, especially since it's cold already! But I am very thankful that there is no snow falling, the sun is shining and the sky is blue. Well, since the shop opens in about 40 minutes, I guess I better get ready to go.

To All: Have a great Friday filled with much happiness

Blessings,

Robin

Thursday Happenings

I have spent the last few days recovering from the show and running around town and have gotten 'nuttin done at home or the shop. They are both on the boarder of disasters. We unloaded the trailer on Sunday at the shop, but did we unpack anything...noooo. So guess what we get to today? Yep, unpack, rearrange and clean-up. Hopefully-ha ha- everything will go smoothly. I always start my days with the best of intentions- what happens? Is there a force out there that deliberately throws us off course? You know what I mean...don't you? Do you have the stack of unfinished stitchn', wool that needs felting, patterns calling your name to be sewn...and the list goes on. I have my list made out for today of things I would like to get accomplished, I know what you are thinking....forget the list, but you don't understand without a list I can forget my own name. (just ask Lori!!LOL). Maybe today will be the start of at least one day in a row when my intentions go as planned. Well, off to get ready to go to the shop.

More Did You Know: Ivory soap floats by accident. In 1878 a Proctor and Gamble employee accidentally left a vat of soap churning while at lunch. It whipped in a lot of extra air but nobody realized this until the public started to ask for "The soap that floats"

Here is hoping that you have a day full of smiles and sunshine.

Blessings,
Robin

A Treasure Hunt

Look at what Lee dug up out of the woods...an old enamel ware coffee pot. Isn't it

cute?!! As you can see I have filled it with old spoons and will place it on my

kitchen counter. I love the hunt...the challenge and excitement of a new

treasure. Our property boarders the railroad property and I guess many, many,

many years ago people would dump down in there. We have found beautiful old

milk glass, cobalt blue and old mason jars. We have bought home enamel ware with

no bottoms that we "plant" in the yard for the spring flowers. On one rare occasion we found

some really old plates...I used them to boarder some wild flowers...cute huh??! I can't

wait to go back over and see what awaits us. After all the snow I am sure that some

more treasures have been unearthed.

We are becoming adjusted to the loss of Champ, but it feels really

strange without him. The animals are still searching for him, our other

cat was in my kitchen cabinet this morning looking for her friend.

Some more Did You Know: In 1919 600,000 American babies

wore gold-filled rings from Woolworth's Dept. Store.

Be safe and Happy until next time.

Blessings,

Robin

The Passing Of A True Friend

It is with much sadness that I write this. I have lost my

best friend of 21 years. At 6:20p.m. this evening Champ

went to Kitty Heaven. There is such a loss

felt in the house. He was more than just a cat. He had been

with me thru thick and thin and he never questioned any of

my decisions. He had a wonderful life and was our pride and joy.

Champ....you will never be forgotten and will be sadly missed buddy.

We love you,

Mom (Robin) and Dad (Lee)

...And Fun Was Had By All

I do not know where to start. So may play pretties were at the show, I can't possibly tell you about them all. There were some amazing artisans and wonderful primitive furniture. I just wanted a u-haul to load everything up and bring it home. My heart was pounding when I was touching a early 1800's stepback...I wanted that, then I turned around and found an early early dry sink....I wanted that ....my heart almost stopped. I just love old painted furniture. I did buy an old bench wringer, which I will turn into a really neat coffee table (picture will follow in a few days). I had the pleasure of meeting so many wonderful people, thank you so much for making the show a success for Millstone. We sure did bring home a lot less than what we took!! Hopefully there will be another show the first part of July...we will be ready. Now for a sadder note...my Champ cat, who is 21, is not doing well at all. We know that it is just a matter of time before he is in Kitty Heaven, mousing and chasing anything that moves. This is just hard for me 'cause I have had him for soooo long. But I will not end this on a sad note. It is a beautiful spring like day here and I am really liken' it. Think I will take a muddy walk down to the crick and think about what new prim items Jan and I can make for the shop and our next show. Again, thank you to everyone for all of your wonderful comments and for your support.

Hope you are having a sunshine filled day

Blessings,

Robin

Ready

It is late (after nine) and I am ready for the show. The trailer has been packed (twice) and everything has been accounted for, I hope. Now comes the hard work, unload and the set-up. I takes me forever to get that "perfect look" but with time and patience hopefully I will get close. I will now find some of the spice tea that I made and have a cup, I am tired of coffee. My stomach is calming down but I know it will start up again about 3 a.m. Saturday morning, thank goodness I have a very supportive husband that has been such a big help....thanks honey. O.K. Grey's Anatomy is on and that is the only t.v. show I watch, followed by Private Practice. To All: Thank you for your very kind comments and support. Will talk to you on Sunday, and I will post some pictures...until then,
Many Blessings, Good Thoughts and Much Love.
Robin